Libraries, Archives, Museums: Digital Literacy Guide: Mobile Devices

Phone Tips

Whether you have a smart phone or a "dumb phone" you ought to find some helpful tips in this section.

Safety Tips for Children (Common Sense Media)
Dangers of Texting While Driving (Federal Communications Commission)
Are you a driver? On the road, off the phone is a good rule. This guide from the FCC provides stats on why you ought to pull over before sending that text.
How to Send a Text Message (lifehacker)
Caller ID Spoofing (FCC)
Bad actors can use easily available apps to spoof caller id. This FCC article explains the dangers and what you can do to protect yourself from this sort of scam.

Smart Phones

iPhone Basics (GCF LearnFree)
Android Basics (GCF LearnFree)
Android basics will also apply to most Android tablets such as the Nexus or Galaxy.

iPads

Apple iPad vs. iPad Air vs. iPad mini vs. iPad Pro (PC Magazine, 9/2019)
As time has marched on, Apple has diversified it's product line. This article talks about the differences between types of iPads and offers guidance on which type to buy for your needs.
iPad Basics (GCF LearnFree)
Using iPad (Apple)

ereaders

An ereader is a device whose primary purpose is to display ebooks and audio books in electronic format. Tablets are handheld computers that are capable of many things, including displaying ebooks and audiobooks.

Getting Started With ereaders and Tablets
Resource guide from the Alaska State Library linking to tutorials and manuals for many types of ereaders.